Leading Arbitration Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
104 reported cases · January 2024 to June 2026
Updated
Across 104 reported Arbitration judgments in Singapore courts (January 2024 to June 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (26 cases), Koh Swee Yen is the most active lawyer (8 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.
Overview
Arbitration accounts for 104 judgments in the Singapore courts between January 2024 and June 2026, ranking 8th among 49 practice areas in this dataset of 1,374 cases. The High Court (General Division) heard the largest share, followed by the Singapore International Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal. The most frequent sub-topics are setting aside as recourse against an award (25 cases), setting aside for breach of natural justice (7 cases), and restraint of foreign judicial proceedings (6 cases).
Across these 104 judgments, 45 judges, 93 firms and 472 lawyers appeared. Steven Chong heard the most matters (24 cases), just ahead of Sundaresh Menon (22) and Andre Maniam (11). Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP led the firms with 26 cases, followed by WongPartnership LLP (24) and Drew & Napier LLC (19). Koh Swee Yen recorded the most appearances among counsel with 8 cases.
Data coverage: between January 2024 and June 2026
Which law firms handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Arbitration with 26 cases between January 2024 and June 2026, followed by WongPartnership LLP (24 cases) and Drew & Napier LLC (19 cases). A total of 93 firms appeared in Arbitration cases during this period.
Who are the leading Arbitration lawyers in Singapore?
Koh Swee Yen is the most active Arbitration lawyer in this dataset, with 8 case appearances between January 2024 and June 2026, followed by Thio Shen Yi (7), Zhuo Jiaxiang (7) and Cavinder Bull (7). In total 472 lawyers appeared in these 104 Arbitration judgments.
Which judges handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?
Steven Chong has handled 24 Arbitration cases between January 2024 and June 2026, the most of any judge in this dataset. Sundaresh Menon (22 cases) and Andre Maniam (11 cases) are also among the most active, out of 45 judges who heard Arbitration matters.
How many Arbitration cases are heard in Singapore courts?
This dataset records 104 Arbitration judgments in the Singapore courts between January 2024 and June 2026. The High Court (General Division) heard the largest share, ahead of the Singapore International Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Arbitration cases?
The leading Arbitration sub-topics are setting aside as recourse against an award (25 cases), setting aside for breach of natural justice (7 cases), restraint of foreign judicial proceedings (6 cases) and enforcement of foreign awards (5 cases).
Is Arbitration a common area of litigation in Singapore?
Arbitration is the 8th most common of 49 practice areas in this dataset, with 104 judgments, about 7.6% of the 1,374 total cases between January 2024 and June 2026. Top sub-topics include recourse against awards, natural justice and foreign enforcement.
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside 25 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice 7 cases
Restraint of proceedings — Foreign judicial 6 cases
Enforcement — Foreign award 5 cases
Arbitral tribunal — Jurisdiction 4 cases
Arbitrability and public policy 3 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Remission 3 cases
Agreement — Scope 3 cases
Award — Setting aside 3 cases
Stay of court proceedings — Court’s discretion under Arbitration Act 3 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal breached natural justice by depriving party of reasonable opportunity to respond to case against it 2 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Jurisdiction 2 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Breach of natural justice 2 cases
Conduct of arbitration — Estoppel 2 cases
Stay of court proceedings 2 cases
Stay of court proceedings — Case management stay 2 cases
Agreement — Separability 2 cases
Conduct of arbitration — Waiver of objections 2 cases
Stay of court proceedings — Grounds 2 cases
Agreement — Breach 2 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal’s decision was not in accordance with the arbitral procedure agreed by the parties 1 case
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether award in conflict with public policy of Singapore under Art 34(2)(b)(ii) UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration — International Arbitration Act (Cap 143A, 2020 Rev Ed) 1 case
Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Destruction of evidence uncovered during arbitration —Tribunal refusing application to strike out claims — Whether enforcement of award contrary to public policy of Singapore — Section 31(4)(b) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case
Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Tribunal making detailed orders for specific performance — Parties not consulted on terms of order for specific performance — Whether award was rendered in breach of natural justice — Section 31(2)(c) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case
Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Arbitration claimant allegedly raising new quantum case — Arbitration respondents addressing new quantum case on merits — Tribunal accepting new quantum case — Whether arbitration respondents precluded from seeking to set aside the enforcement order 1 case
Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Tribunal making detailed orders for specific performance — Parties not consulted on terms of order for specific performance — Whether tribunal decided on matters beyond scope of submission to arbitration — Section 31(2)(d) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case
Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Destruction of evidence uncovered during arbitration — Tribunal refusing to draw certain adverse inferences — Whether tribunal failed to consider arguments raised — Whether award was rendered in breach of natural justice — Section 31(2)(c) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case
Injunction — Court’s powers under section 12A International Arbitration Act 1994 1 case
Agreement 1 case
Agreement — Governing law 1 case
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
Page 3 of 5Methodology & disclaimer
Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.